In most respects, the media has greatly evolved in the past 100 years. But in some respects, it hasn't.
May 23, 2023
By CANADALAND
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#283 Newspaper Seeks Wealthy Idiot
National Post doubles down on their right to publish status quo opinions. And Bell Media confuses self-promotion with local community engagement.
October 29, 2020
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#267 Propaganda, Fascism And Murder: An Alternative History Of The Globe And Mail
The Globe and Mail is now 176 years old. You can read all about its accomplishments elsewhere. Writer Jamie Bradburn takes us through the paper's darker moments.
July 1, 2020
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#316 One News Brand To Rule Them All
Does the New York Times' success come at the expense of local news?
March 8, 2020
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#269 Ruthless Or Toothless? The News Biz Complaints Department
Who do you turn to when the news fucks up? It turns out there's a council for that.
March 18, 2019
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#267 Propaganda, Fascism And Murder: An Alternative History Of The Globe And Mail
This week marks 175 years of The Globe and Mail. You can read all about its accomplishments elsewhere. Writer Jamie Bradburn takes us through the paper's darker moments.
March 3, 2019
New Federal Initiatives For Canadian Journalism
"Bailouts for all!" BOOOO. "Very well — no bailouts for anyone!" BOOOO. "Hmm…..tax credits for some…. official donation receipts for others!"
November 21, 2018
By Jaren Kerr
CANADALAND
#239 Last Chance For Newspapers: Inside La Presse
The newspaper business is in rapid decline. Can non-profit status save newspapers in Canada?
July 15, 2018
CANADALAND
#228 What’s The New York Times Doing In Canada?
More than a year after their expansion into Canada, the New York Times is holding its own against our native media. And they're doing it with only three reporters. But what exactly is their goal here?
April 23, 2018
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#156 Rogue Indian Elements
Why did CBC News let Justin Trudeau use them like a cheap tool? Why did Patrick Brown quit (this time)? And what's up with the newspaper bailout plan?
